Suspect Arrested for Attempting to Lure Women into Prostitution

RIALTO: A 19-year-old Rialto man was arrested and charged with attempting to lure women into prostitution, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.

On Thursday, December 26, 2013 the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Human Trafficking Detail learned of a suspect who was attempting to lure females into prostitution. The suspect, later identified as Raul Andrade, 19, Rialto contacted female clients from a previous employment position in Rialto. Sheriff’s Investigators were notified and a sting operation was conducted. Andrade attempted to lure an undercover deputy into prostitution and was taken into custody on the 600 block of North Spruce St., Rialto. Investigators believe Andrade has attempted to lure other victims into prostitution in the Rialto and Fontana areas.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is urged to contact Investigator C. Flores or Deputy A. Salsberry at (909)890-4840. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or you may leave information on the We-Tip Hotline at www.wetip.com.